About 8,560 feet up
At roughly 8,560 feet, thin air changes how gas ranges and fryers burn and how long water takes to heat. Tell us the menu and we match the trailer's cooking line and ventilation to the elevation.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Empire, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Empire is a former gold camp from the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, later boosted by the Colorado Silver Boom, and it incorporated in 1882. At about 8,577 feet in Clear Creek County, it sits in the Clear Creek valley where US 40 begins climbing toward Berthoud Pass. A historic hotel and restaurant and a roadhouse dating to 1934 serve travelers.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Empire site.
- County
- Clear Creek County
- Elevation
- About 8,560 ft
- Typical January low
- 15°F
- Typical July high
- 74°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Empire
January lows near 15°F
Empire sees January lows near 15°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
Cool summers, highs near 74°F
With July highs around 74°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Close to our Denver warehouse
Empire is only about 35 miles in a straight line from our Denver warehouse, one of the shorter deliveries we make. We still confirm the route, access, and your delivery window at quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Empire
Berthoud Pass storm days
US 40 climbs from Empire to Berthoud Pass, at 11,307 feet, where at least 55 avalanche paths have been mapped and CDOT runs avalanche mitigation. When storms close the pass, travelers and workers bunch up, and a kitchen trailer can feed stranded visitors and highway crews.
Backcountry winter season
The old Berthoud Pass ski area closed in 2002 and the pass is now a backcountry destination. Skiers, guides, and rescue teams use the area through winter, and a mobile kitchen can support trainings, rescue staging, and events held at trailheads and parking lots.
Historic restaurant and lodging downtime
Empire's dining and lodging are housed in historic buildings, and a long winter limits the repair season. When a kitchen needs a remodel or a walk-in fails, a trailer parked nearby can keep a restaurant or inn serving while the work is completed.
- Pass-closure meals for travelers and crews
- Backcountry rescue and training support
- Historic restaurant remodel kitchens
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Empire
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Empire is about 35 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Empire
Empire is on US 40 west of Denver, and US 40 merges briefly with I-70 just east of town. Beyond town, US 40 climbs Berthoud Pass at 11,307 feet. Winter storms and avalanche control can close the road, so check COtrip before dispatch.
If your project spans more than one site, Georgetown, about 3 miles from Empire, and Silver Plume, about 5 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Idaho Springs at 9 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
The Empire area has long, cold winters, and Berthoud Pass above town has at least 55 mapped avalanche paths that can close US 40. We are open 24/7 and can deploy kitchen or refrigeration trailers when storms disrupt food service.
Kitchen trailers available for Empire
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Empire
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Winter Park, Black Hawk, or Fraser, near Empire.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Empire mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Empire mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Empire around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Empire
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Can a trailer be placed along US 40 or in town?
Possibly, but US 40 is a state highway, so placement along it may need CDOT input, and the town and county have their own rules. Food service typically needs county health approval. Contact them with your site plan and dates.
How does winter affect a trailer at this elevation?
At about 8,600 feet with long cold seasons, plan for freeze protection, heated water lines, and snow removal around the unit. Ask about winterized setups, and confirm the lot is plowed and level before delivery.
How fast can a trailer get to Empire if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Denver warehouse, and the delivery time to Empire depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.